Author argues for a new relationship with food

Author Michael Pollan argues that we could be healthier and kinder to the planet if we would simply seek out food that is "real" and not processed. And he says nutrition-oriented eating can actually turn out to be bad for us.

Guests

• Michael Pollan: Author of the new book, "In Defense of Food." He's also the author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and "The Botany of Desire."

More from MPR

• 'The Omnivore's Dilemma'
  August 23, 2007
• Organics go mainstream
  May 24, 2006

Resources

• Michael Pollan's Web site
• Grist.org interview with Pollan